Stephen Baker

Stephen Baker, age 79, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at Darby Glen Nursing Home in Hilliard. He was born on 2/11/45 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by his wife Cindy Baber, his mother Mary Baker Behn, father Charles F. Baker, step-father Robert Behn, and brother Dorian Behn, Survived by brothers Richard (Jane) Baker, Robert (Kay) Baker, and Dave Behn and many nephews and nieces, and great-nephews and great-nieces. Also special friend Judith Reitz of Laguna Woods, California. He graduated from Bishop Watterson in their first graduating class of 1963. Steve graduated from THE Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration. He enlisted in the army upon graduation and was stationed in Viet Nam from 1968-70. After attaining the rank of Captain in 1970, he took an honorable discharge in 1977 to pursue a career with various aerospace companies, such as Hughes Aircraft, Lockheed, and Rockwell in California and Ohio. He always had an interest in higher education and attended Tulane University, Capital University, Wright State, and Sinclair College. He received an Associate Degree in Drug Addiction/Counseling Therapy and was able to use this working with veterans. Steve also founded his own logistics company named Logivision. Steve was a big Ohio State fan and closely followed the Buckeye football team over the years, even while he lived in New Orleans and Georgia. He was proud of his military career and attended many gatherings of Viet Nam Veterans across the country. Steve loved to travel and he and Cindy traveled to many states across the country. He enjoyed singing Karaoke at the El Dorado Bar in the north end of Columbus – two of his favorite songs to sing were House of the Rising Sun by the Animals and City of Orleans by Arlo Guthrie. Steve packed a lot of living into his almost 80 years of life and will be missed by family and friends who came into contact with him. Special thanks to the staff of Darby Glen Nursing Home and Bella Care Hospice for his care in his final days. Friends may call on Friday January 3, 2025 from 10-11 am with service immediately following. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm at St. Margaret Cemetery in Chillicothe Ohio.

Stephen Baker

February 11, 1945 - December 25, 2024